1988 Bitter Type III vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 1988 Bitter Type III is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Bitter Type III (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (156 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Bitter Type III should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 95 kg more than 1988 Bitter Type III.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Bitter Type III (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Dodge Dart. (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Bitter Type III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Dodge Dart.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Bitter Type III | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Bitter | Dodge |
| Model | Type III | Dart |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3849 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 75 L |
